A group for the Indians in Kuwait in KuwaitStay
An extract from the Indian Embassy website about the community of "Indians in Kuwait"
According to the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior, there are 579,058 Indians as on July 1, 2008, who constitute the largest expatriate community in Kuwait. The Indian community is regarded by the Kuwaitis as the community of first preference among the expatriates in Kuwait. Kuwait views India as a fast growing economy and a source of highly qualified professional and technical personnel.
Professionals like engineers, doctors, chartered accountants, scientists, software experts, management consultants, architects, skilled workers like technicians and nurses, semi-skilled workers, retail traders and businessmen mainly constitute the Indian community. A large proportion of the Indian expatriates are also unskilled and semi-skilled workers.
Of late, there has been an increase in the number of highly qualified Indian experts in hi-tech areas, especially in the software and financial sector in Kuwait. In the field of health, India not only supplies top specialists but also para-medical staff who enjoy a high reputation.
Inward remittances from Kuwait to India are substantial.
The MoU on Labour, Employment and Manpower Development signed in April 2007 entered into force with effect from October 18, 2007.
There are 17 Indian Schools in Kuwait affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education.
There were 164 Indian community Associations earlier registered with this Embassy. Following introduction of a re-registration requirement, 106 of these Indian community Associations have once again registered with the Embassy and the number of registered Associations is growing at a steady pace.
PALPAK to conduct PALAKKADAN MELA 2010
Palakkad Pravasi Association of Kuwait (PALPAK) presents Palakkadan Mela 2010 in connection with Onam , Eid & Gandhi Jayanthi Celebrations on 1st October 2010 at Cambridge English School Auditorium, Mangaf. A full day Entertainment Event in order to promote our Social and Cultural Heritage.
Very talented Professional Artists, includes Joby, Arun Venjaramood, Nobi, Rajeev Kilimanoor, Ashkar Mahi, Rajeev and Midhilag are performing Ambient Media program “Dhim Chirikida thom.” And Idea Star Singer Renjinraj and Saritha Rajeev will stage Musical Orchestra with Film Songs, Onapattukal and Muslim Songs. PALPAK Ladies wing performing “Thiruvathirakkali. The other functions includes Inaugural Session, Oppana, Raffle Coupon Draw & Prize Distribution, and it is a full day Program and the Ona Sadhya will serve at 11.30 am to 2.00 pm.
Event Date and Time:
1-Oct-10 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Location:
Cambridge English School Auditorium, Mangaf
Contact:
66619649
An Enchanting Evening of Ghazals in Kuwait
Kalanjali Kuwait presents – An Enchanting Evening of Ghazals – featuring the Prince of Ghazals & Bhajans – Sunil Kumar Mungee, on 27th May 2010, in Indian Community School, Khaitan Branch, from 7 pm onwards.
Event Date and Time:
27-May-10 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location:
Indian Community School, Khaitan Branch
India Education Kuwait Exhibition 2010
Counselling and spot registration to various colleges and schools in India
Event Date and Time:
22-Jan-10 10:30 AM - 23-Jan-10 10:30 PM
Location:
Istiqlal hall, Ramada Hotel
Contact:
2481 4404
India Property show Kuwait Exhibition 2010
Budget homes, apartments, villas etc.. from more than 100 projects across India
Event Date and Time:
22-Jan-10 10:30 AM - 23-Jan-10 10:30 PM
Location:
Istiqlal hall, Ramada Hotel
Contact:
2481 4404
World Hindi Day celebrated in Kuwait
Hindi is the third most widely-spoken language in the world and “World Hindi Day” is celebrated annually across the world on January 10. As part of the efforts to promote the use of Hindi, a function was organized on “World Hindi Day” at the Embassy of India in Kuwait.
Seva Darshan present mega stage show 'Bharath Darshan 2010'
Seva Darshan Kuwait will present a mega stage show 'Bharath Darshan 2010' on 15 January 2010 from 10am onwards at the Marina Hall in Jleeb Shouyoukh. The mega even will showcase riveting dance and songs featuring celebrated artists of the Idea Star Singer fame, Somadas, Jins, Prasobh and Super Star Global winner Roopa. They will be joined on stage by the famous comedy duo Kottayam Nazir and Kalabhavan Prajod.
The proceeds from the event will go to building a school project for children in the backward tribal area of Kerala's Marayoor area. Seva Darshan Kuwait has decided to jointly work with the management of Saraswati Vidya Mandhiram to establish a residential school in Marayoor. Over 80 cents land has been acquired for this. Over 200 economically backward children will be given education and about 50 children will be accommodated here.
Event Date and Time:
15-Jan-10 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location:
Marina Hall, Abbasiya
Paattukku Paattu
Kalanjali Kuwait announces that the selection for their Paattukku Paattu will be conducted on Tuesday 22nd Dec 2009, Salmiyah.
Persons who are interested to participate may contact 99816937 / 55457286 / 66190033 or send in their details to kalanjaliq8 @ gmail.com
Selected persons will be performing during Pongal Vizha, scheduled on 15th Jan 2010 in American International School, Maidan Hawally.
Event Date and Time:
20-Dec-09 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location:
Salmiyah
Contact:
99816937 / 55457286 / 66190033
Google Wave invitation
I have some Google wave invitations left with me. If anyone likes to get the invites, just drop in a comment and I will contact you to get the details.
I have been made as the manager of the Indians in Kuwait group at KuwaitStay.com and these giveaways are part of that...
Exhibition of Arabic Calligraphy
Exhibition of Arabic Calligraphy
Exhibition of Indian Muslim Religious Posters and Calendar Art.
9-13 November
0900-1300 hrs & 1700-2100 hrs
Event Date and Time:
9-Nov-09 9:00 AM - 13-Nov-09 9:00 PM
Location:
Grand Mosque
Exhibition of Photographs of Mumbai through the Ages
Exhibition of Photographs of Mumbai through the Ages
Event Date and Time:
9-Nov-09 7:00 PM - 13-Nov-09 8:30 PM
Location:
Al Fanoon Hall, Ahmad Al Edwani Hall at Dahiyat, Abdullah Al-Salem.
Traditional Art of Henna Application
Traditional Puppet Show & Shadow Puppet Show
Exhibition of Traditional Indian Dolls
Traditional Art of Henna Application (with live demonstration).
9-13 November 1000-1300 hrs & 1800-2200 hrs.
Event Date and Time:
9-Nov-09 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location:
Discovery Centre
Exhibition of Indian Woven Textiles
- Exhibition of Indian Woven Textiles
- Exhibition of Folk Art of Madhubani
- Traditional Art of Henna Application (with live demonstration).
9-13 November 0800-1300 hrs & 1600-2000 hrs
Event Date and Time:
9-Nov-09 8:00 AM - 13-Nov-09 8:00 PM
Location:
Al-Sadu House
Don Bosco Past Pupils welcome Rector Major to Kuwait
Rev. Fr. Pascual Chavez, the Superior General of the international Don Bosco Society arrived in Kuwait on his brief stopover visit this morning at 2:00 a.m.
(2nd Nov. 2009).
The Bishop of Kuwait, His Lordship Camilo Ballin, Fr. Tony D'Souza, Fr. Felix Melliwacary, Fr. Lionel Braganza and Fr. Franco Pereira of IEAS (Don Bosco-Kuwait) together with the members of the Past Pupils of Don Bosco Association in Kuwait gave him a rousing welcome at the Kuwait International Airport at 2:00 a.m. this morning.
A reception at IEAS premises is planned this evening.
Indian Football Federation Goes Live
October 30th 2009 Shuwaikh, Al-Rai Fire Brigade Ground, Kuwait - IFF Goes Live. The weather was perfect for an inaugural ceremony to take off, players along with family and friends gathered in numbers making the event very colorful. Eight teams in total gathered for the opening day. All in their respected team jersey and the club flags. Adding to the event the field authority IFRA was present with their members.
Jobs in Kuwait for Indians
I always use to get queries from friends and relatives from India asking which are the best jobs in Kuwait for Indians. Being an IT guy, I always refer that there are good jobs and my most references are about IT Jobs. I tell them to learn IT Networking like CCNA, CCNP or CCIE and/or system administration such as Linux, UNIX, MCSE etc...I also suggest that they can learn some software packages as well.
Other than IT, I have seen a growing demand in the Banking and financial jobs in Kuwait where the back office functions are either supported or run mostly by expats especially by Indians.
Other than IT and Banking jobs, there is a large need for people in the trading business such as shop attendants, cashiers, supervisors etc..
Then there are jobs available in construction field, hotel and hospitality industries.
Oil companies and their contractors are another place where you will find a lot of interesting jobs in Kuwait for Indians
Karnataka Maitri Family Picnic-2009
Buntara Sangha-Kuwait (BSK) will hold ‘Karnataka Maitri Family Picnic-2009’ at Jaabriya Public Garden here on November 6.
The event will include sports like ladies cricket, kabaddi, volley ball, throw ball, the most famous Govinda’ and many more for kids, ladies and gents. It is an opportunity to meet and greet bunts, non-bunts friends and people of Karnataka through the sports and games of Tulunadu. To register the teams can contact Manoj Shetty, sports secretary on 67009609, Lokanath Shetty on 65627939 or simply send a fax to 24882594 or 22452540.
On the occasion, BSK also will honour bunt-members, who married without dowry and also announce ‘Bunts Merit Scholarship’ for the year 2009 under ‘Kshema Nidhi’. Merit students from the Bunt community in std X and XII have been invited to avail this opportunity. The beneficiaries for ‘Bunts Merit Scholarship’ will be only the children of the valid Members of BSK for 2009.
Event Date and Time:
6-Nov-09 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location:
Jaabriya Public Garden
Contact:
67009609, 65627939 fax to 24882594 or 22452540
Indian Fiesta 2009
HOT STEPPER, the entertainment wing of Creative Indians Association are back with an INDIAN FIESTA on October 2nd 2009 at the Kuwait Entertainment City Doha
Event Date and Time:
2-Oct-09 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location:
Kuwait Entertainment City Doha
Contact:
22455818
IEI: 42nd Engineer's Day 2009
The Institution of Engineers (India) Kuwait Chapter pleased to announce that like every year Engineers’ Day shall be celebrated on Thursday 29th October, 2009. Apart from elite Kuwaiti dignitaries, the Ambassador of India, IEI President, IEI Secretary and Director General, KSE President and representatives of sponsoring companies shall grace the occasion.
The venue for this year function shall be decided and announced soon. The registration shall begin at 7:00 P.M. followed by the program starting at 7:30 P.M. All those members who are interested to attend the Engineers’ Day function are requested to confirm their attendance by contacting IEI office Tel No. 22445588-Ext-314.
Event Date and Time:
29-Oct-09 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location:
22445588-Ext-314.
Contact:
22445588-Ext-314.
TULU PARBA 2009- A Cultural Extravaganza
Tulu Koota Kuwait delighted to announce its mega event of the year TULU PARBA, to be held on 09th October 2009 at American International School Hawally from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
The day long festivity, covering with various cultural programs. The Prime events of Tulu Parba are, Asia Dharshan, Fashion show, Singing, Dance, Skit.
For further information and entry passes please contact:
Hawally :Chandrahas Shetty -55941955,Mark Pinto-97937368,
Fahaheel/Mangaf:Vishweshvar Karkal-66399008,Pascal Pinto-99531557, Salmiya:Ramesh Kidiyur-99596457,Ivan Kiran-99484294,
Kuwait city: Suresh Salian-99161228,
Farwaniya: Ramesh Bhandary-97880936,Harish Bhandary-97155058
Abbasiya:Mohd B Iqbal-99483350,Satha Narayan-66585077,
Event Date and Time:
9-Oct-09 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Location:
American International School Hawally
